Parenting Tips
This category covers posts about parenting and parenting tips. Posts may cover food for children, discipline, behavior, and children's activities.
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5 Fun Ideas for Staycations
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Taking a vacation during the summer is nice, but it’s also a costly proposition. When that isn’t in your budget, have some fun at home with a “staycation”. The idea is to play local tourist and do some fun activities in the area or city you live in. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much fun it can be and how much your area has to offer.…
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Start Your Summer with a Family Meeting
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. In early June, summer break seems like such a long stretch of time, full of possibilities. You have big plans and so do your spouse and kids. But without a little actual planning and coordination, it’s easy to let the summer pass you by. Yes, it’s nice to have some time to relax, sleep in, and not do a whole lot of anything. But between limited days…
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Tips to Help Your Teen Get the Most out of School
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published October 7, 2019. Republished on August xx, 2022 Since school is starting for many places this month, I thought this would be a good time to write about school and teens. School — both junior high and high school — will fill up a large part of your teenager’s life, and there are many things you can do to help this part of their life…
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LEGO Classic Around The World Building Kit
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Each Christmas, I publish Christmas Gift Guides. I am going that this year too but I am also going to publish some posts about a specific toy. This is the first one. One toy has stood the test of time when it comes to engaging the imagination of children – LEGO sets. The bricks in the sets help children to develop their fine motor skills. Playing with…
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Beyond The Sandwich – Try Different Lunch Foods
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches come to mind. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this school year. Make It A Wrap A quick and easy alternative to a sandwich is a wrap. Grab some tortillas and fix your child’s favorite…
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Organizing Your Child’s Workspace (and Yours too!)
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. School’s in for a lot of the country! Let’s all start classes off on the right foot with some organization! One of the most important things for a student to have is their own devoted workspace; an environment where they can go and write or study without too many interruptions. This allows them to focus solely on their assigned tasks and not get distracted by the things…